• The former Bachelorette and her fiancé, who met on her season of the show in 2017, recently exchanged vows at the Royalton Suites Cancún in Mexico. The non-televised wedding, which is quite unusual for the franchise, was only attended by a handful of Bachelor Nation alums, which included Kristina Schulman, Astrid Loch, and Bibiana Julian.

    The couple exchanged vows in a beautiful “island chic” ceremony in Mexico, recruiting celebrity wedding planner Mikie Russo to put together their gorgeous ceremony filled with lush green and white florals.

    It’s her daring take on her bridal look, however, that really caught our eye:

     

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    Rachel wore a Randi Rahm gown, which featured a sheer top with short sleeves and a gorgeous sequin leaf print detail. A wide white belt separated her top from her flowing tulle skirt. Bryan also looked super handsome in his tux for the event, which featured a creme jacket with black lapels, a black bow tie and black pants.

    Because Rachel initially wanted to wear pants to her wedding, she then changed up her look to a pair of high-waisted shorts later in the day, which still went perfectly with her ‘fancy t-shirt’.

     

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    Keeping her hair sleek and pulled back, Rachel showed off her glowing skin and perfect red pout thanks to make-up artist Gina Modica and hairstylist Cynthia Alvarez.

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    By Larissa Vermeulen

    Beauty and fashion YouTuber Victoria Magrath and Alex Harrison tied the knot in Provence on August 31. The couple opted for a weekend full of wedding festivities, including a pre-wedding event and a post nuptial brunch. Have a look at Victoria Magrath’s five bridal outfits.

    Pre-wedding celebration 

    The InTheFrow star opted for a powerhouse white pantsuit.

    The bride-to-be in a tailored Pronovias tuxedo. The suit featured a satin stripe down the sides of the pants along with a beautiful camisole.

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    Pool party 

    The second day of wedding festivities included a pool party for their guests. They enjoyed delicious cocktails and lunch while soaking up the French sun.

    Victoria wore an Amaio Swim bridal swimsuit. Made from Italian Euro jersey and French illusion mesh. The swimsuit was embellished with silver beads and cut out details.

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    The ceremony 

    This is what the whole weekend led up to. The wedding ceremony.

    The blushing bride wore a Phillipa Lepley Couture gown. The dress was made from luxurious silk crepe and consisted of a tight fitting corset along with thin straps. The back of the dress was embellished with buttons while the front featured a satin band.

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    The bridal gown also included an embroidered veil with unique detailing. “Hand stitched lavender and rose floral embroidery, and two tiny bees meeting in the middle of the veil to represent the city we came from (Manchester),” says Victoria.

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    The reception

    After tying the knot, it was time to celebrate!

    The happy bride decided to wear a second Phillipa Lepley gown. The ballerina length dress consisted of a sweetheart neckline and a full tulle skirt that was embellished with crystals.

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    The newly weds busting a move!

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    Post-wedding brunch

    After the matrimony events, the pair decided to wrap up the weekend with a post-wedding brunch for their guests.

    After a long night of celebration, Victoria got into her final outfit for the weekend. A Suzanne Neville Orwell dress. It consisted of a fitted midi sleeve top, with an open V neck back and a flowing skirt.

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    In this series we’ll be featuring Lisa Brown International’s recent styled shoot, paying tribute to the late Karl Lagerfeld, and showcasing her graduate students’ work. First up, we take a look at how incorporating bold hair accessories with sleek, old-Hollywood hair resulted in a timeless hair affair:

    Big, chunky pearl sliders and a glitter barrette keep hair neatly tucked behind your ear.

     

    A single barrette that matches your earrings looks clean and simple, while being functional. Earrings from Jade SA (www.jade-sa.co.za)

     

    Bold hair clips on either side of your parting help keep hair sleek and neat. Use two of the same on either side, or mix and match!

     

    A big headpiece might be daunting, but if the rest is kept simple, it can be quite striking. Earrings from LE RU (www.le-ru.co.za)

     

    It’s sweet and delicate – a detailed hairpiece can be the ideal choice for fine hair while still providing stability.

    All images by Pritti by Migneon Marais Photography

    Make-up and hair by Lisa Brown International
    Dresses all by Cindy Bam
    Styling by Claudia Waschefort from CW Make-up & Styling
    Coordinated by Love Lienkie Events
    Furniture & Decor Styling by Country Daughters
    Shot on location at La Paris Estate, Franschhoek

    Trends are ever-changing in the wedding world. If you’re looking for inspiration or maybe want to avoid what’s being overdone, then have a look at what’s trending in the wedding world of fashion and beauty. Whatever the reason, these trends are great ideas or additions to your wedding repertoire.

    Fashion

    Wearable flowers

    Greenery shouldn’t have to be reserved for your decor alone. Sure we all know about flower crowns, but what about incorporating some florals in your wedding outfit as well?

     

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    Floral bandeaus make us this happy too. We’re serious when we say bridal portraits with them need to be a thing!! • • Photo: @melissamarshallx // Style and Design: @maeandco_creative // Muah: @styledbymal_bridal // Model: @officiallyquigley // Pants: @chosenbyoneday // Earrings: @in.the.company.of • • • • • • • • • • #gypsybride #elopementcollective #bohobride #weddingphotomag #junebugweddings #oregonbride #austinbride #austinflorist #portlandflorist #pdxbride #portlandbride #texasbride #indiewedding #pnwedding #florist #weddingflorist #adventurebrides #radlovestories #justalittleloveinspo #goodseedfloral #floralinspo #flowerstagram #floralclothes #wearableflowers

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    Statement headpieces

    The 2018 Met Gala’s theme was Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination, so it’s no surprise that statement headpieces are still in!

     

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    This headpiece + embroidered dress combo is SLAYING: on the blog today! ✨⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠・・・⁠ Photography: @emswanphotos⁠ Bride/Planner: @chels_mcewen⁠ Venue: @409southmain⁠ Flowers: @lynndoyleflowers⁠ Dress: @nataliewynndesign⁠ Bridesmaids Dresses: @modcloth⁠ Alterations: #greenneedlealterations ⁠ Hair: @cwacked⁠ Crown: @batcakes_couture⁠ Tux: @itailor⁠ Cake: @frostbakeshop⁠ Day-of Coordination: #aaronjones ⁠ Linens: @whitedoorevent⁠ Live Music: @weezypage ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠・・・⁠ #embroidereddress #celestialwedding #weddingheadpiece #nontraditionalwedding #alternativewedding #offbeatwedding #weddinginspo #weddings #weddingplanning #wedding #authenticwedding #weddingfashion #edgywedding⁠

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    – Sleeves

    The style may not be for everyone but wedding dresses featuring statement sleeves are trending. Strapless wedding gowns just seem so boring now.

    Royal wedding inspo

    Who doesn’t want to be a princess? With the recent royal weddings, it’s understandable that the regal influence has made its way to the wedding world.

    Wedding jumpsuits

    Who said brides have to wear a dress? Jumpsuits are so hot right now. They can be dressed up or down as much as you’d like.

     

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    New blog post about the Open House last week. Link in bio. The Love Warrior is bohemian romance with hidden deep satin pockets, a sexy sheer bodice, wide 70s waistband and bell bottoms, bandana inspired lace, and a button back. Accesorized with my custom Flower Headband. @algawlik @lustrebella @thevineyardsatchappellodge @longg_livethequeen @thephotobusatx #indiebride #bohobride #bridalfashion #bridaljumpsuit #weddingjumpsuit #desireemariedesign #desireemariebride #southwestbride #southwesternstyle #austinbridaldesigner #austinbride #bespokedesigner #custommade #vintageinspired #sheer #vwbus #bellbottoms #lacejumpsuit #madeinatx #madeintexas #couturebridal #bridalcouture #couturefashion

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    Beauty

    Natural make-up

    At the end of the day, it’s your big day and it’s your choice to go bold or not. With that said, many brides are opting for a more natural make-up look. It’s not as heavy and emphasises your natural beauty.


    Red lips

    The passionate colour is in. It makes for a bold statement and really stands out well if you opt for wearing white on your wedding day.


    Sun-kissed

    Keeping with the more natural make-up look, instead of going with a ‘Kardashian contour’ brides are choosing a more ‘bronzed goddess’ feel. The sun-kissed look is achieved by bronzing the high points and making use of subtle shimmer.

    Sleek hair styles

    What’s great about this style is that it works for any length of hair. The sleek look will also allow your gorgeous face to stand out and be on display!

     

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    I often get asked what do I do on the weekends I don’t have weddings. I’m not sure if I ever told you but I help other photographers capture beautiful wedding days as a second photographer! It’s a lot of fun! ? This weekend I will be helping @erin_brennan_photography and I am so excited! . . HOST: @styledshootsacrossamerica PLANNING & DESIGN: @heatherbengeevents VENUE: @2400ontheriver GOWNS: @enaurabridal FLORALS: @intrigue_designs, @cecedesignsllc, @thorneandthistle HAIR: @bilgahmoka MAKEUP: @makeupbysarah.lord MODELS: @clickatl #georgiaweddings #filmphotography #ishootfilm #virginiaphotographer #dcweddingphotographer #weddingphotography #weddings #filmweddings #bridalportraits #bridaldetails #bridalhairstyle #sleekbride #sleekbridalupdo #bridalmakeup #virginiaweddingphotographer

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    Windswept style

    If having your face on full display doesn’t appeal to you, then going with a windswept look is a great option! Some brides prefer a neat and more put-together look, but if you’re looking for that ‘they must’ve used a fan to get this shot’ kinda vibe, then opt for a windswept style.

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